Jannik Sinner ruled out of US Open
Jannik Sinner ruled out of US Open
Jamie Braidwood Fri, August 21, 2026 at 2:14 PM UTC
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World No 1 and Wimbledon champion Jannik Sinner has been ruled out of the US Open due to a knee injury.
Sinner, US Open champion in 2024 and last year’s runner-up, confirmed the decision in a statement on social media.
The Italian’s withdrawal comes as rival and defending champion Carlos Alcaraz makes his comeback from a wrist injury following four months out.
Sinner has not played since defending his Wimbledon crown and winning his fifth grand slam title by beating Alexander Zverev in July.
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The 25-year-old did not appear to be hampered by injury during the tournament, apart from when he slipped on the grass during his round-one win over Miomir Kecmanovic.
“Even though I have been working hard with my team and my medical staff, we have now had to make the difficult decision that I will not be able to compete at the US Open this year,” Sinner said.
“We have been back on court in Monte Carlo over the last couple of days and have realised that I still need more time to recover from my right knee issue.
“I’m obviously very sad and disappointed, as New York has a special place in my heart. I was very much looking forward to coming back and playing in the electric atmosphere in front of the great fans there.”
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Source: “AOL Sports”
